in your opinion in paragraph essay form that takes a stand on the controversial topic: Is Hip-Hop dead? OR Should convicted artists music be banned? The stand you take must be your own opinion about the topic. The essay must contain the following:

Your position on the topIc;

An opposing position on the topic; and

A synthesis of the opposing position with your own by effectively refuting it.

You must first submit a Statement on Planned Research. This statement will layout the topic and three questions about the topic: Is hip-hop dead? See the examples in the module. It will also layout why you are interested in studying the topic and what you expect to learn through this analysis.

The second activity is name Annotated Bibliography of 3 sources by conducting research on your topic.

The third activity is draft your argument that your reader should agree with the stand that you take.

Remember that your job is not to summarize the sources for your readers. It is to provide a sense that multiple viewpoints have been considered on the topic as you developed your conclusion. This rough draft will. be reviewed by your peers during an in-class session.

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